Truth and Reconciliation Commission Secures 'Korean War Execution List' Containing Names of 26,000 Victims of Military and Police

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Korea announced today (June 19) that it has secured a 'Korean War Execution List' from the National Intelligence Service (NIS), which contains information on civilians who were killed by the military and police during the Korean War.

The list contains information on 26,330 people who were victims of the military and police during the Korean War period.

The document, which spans 2,055 pages, was compiled in 1978 by the Korea Central Intelligence Agency (the predecessor to the current NIS) by gathering data from local police stations and various other agencies.

The commission expects that this list will serve as a crucial resource for uncovering the truth, as it provides a clear picture of the scale of civilian casualties during the Korean War.

According to the commission, both the first and second terms of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission had attempted to secure this list but were unsuccessful.

The third-term commission made securing these records a top priority immediately after its launch and, following continuous consultations with the NIS, has finally received the materials.

Song Sang-kyo, Chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, stated, "The Korean War Execution List is a document that can play a significant role in uncovering the truth about civilian sacrifices during the Korean War," and expressed his gratitude to the NIS for sharing the data.

The NIS stated, "We will continue to actively respond to the commission's requests for data in cases where the state's responsible truth-finding is necessary. With an attitude of reflection and liquidation, we will strive to correct past state wrongdoings and restore public trust by cooperating with efforts to uncover the truth."

(Photo: Provided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Yonhap News)
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